Condition monitoring in the cloud at the press of a button
Detecting irregularities at an early stage and initiating the necessary measures before a system failure – this is now made possible by the dashboards and IoT gateway CPX-IOT from Festo. The turnkey, preconfigured dashboards from Festo do not need any additional programming or installation of software. The collected data improves operating transparency for production managers and operators.
Further processing and long-term analysis of data takes place in the cloud. Festo dashboards visualise the information gathered. Festo thus supports machine builders and end users in several steps – through the visualisation and processing of data. The result is increased productivity through better utilisation (overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)), lower costs due to greater energy efficiency and fewer downtimes thanks to comprehensive diagnostics, condition monitoring and improved maintenance. System operators can compare the process control systems of their machines across several locations and identify potential for saving energy. The data can be called up at any time.
Key components for the Internet of Things
The IoT gateway CPX-IOT – the hardware for unlimited communication – connects components and modules from the field level, such as the valve terminal CPX/MPA, the energy monitoring module MSE6-E2M or handling systems, to the Festo Cloud through the OPC UA interface. CPX-IOT collects information and data on Festo devices and their statuses through an Ethernet-based interface and a standardised communication protocol, such as OPC UA. It then sends that information to the cloud through the second Ethernet connection using IoT protocols. The preconfigured dashboard visualises the appropriate information and spares users tiresome programming work. Suitable IT security mechanisms ensure data security in the process.
Breakthrough in digitalisation
With Festo dashboards, Festo is driving digitalisation forward and supporting its customers to enter the digital age. Automation expert Festo is combining its extensive knowledge of industrial applications with the latest developments in information technology to realise online applications for industrial automation practice. Festo is also using digital communication to support its customers throughout the Digital Customer Journey. This digital journey guides customers reliably and comprehensively through the Festo portfolio, from information procurement and configuration through ordering and delivery to commissioning and maintenance or even the technical training offering of Festo Didactic.
费斯托 (Festo)是一家全球性的独立的家族企业，总部位于德国埃斯林根。自成立以来，Festo在工业自动化技术和技术教育方面制定标准，从而为环境、经济和社会的可持续发展做出贡献。公司为超过35个行业的30万家工厂和过程自动化客户提供气动和电驱动自动化技术解决方案，其中生命科学和实验室自动化业务受到越来越多的关注。Festo产品和服务遍布176个国家。2022年，费斯托在全球61个国家的250多个分支机构拥有约20800名员工，实现销售额38.1亿欧元。每年约7%的销售额用于研发。在这家学习型企业，1.5%的销售额用于基础和进一步培训。Festo 教学培训 (Didactic SE) 是全球领先的技术教育和培训供应商，为全球客户提供工业环境中全面的数字化和常规学习解决方案。
